Best of Styria
Best Ski Resorts in Styria, Austria 2026/27: Largest, Highest & for Beginners
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The short answer
By mapped runs, the biggest ski areas in Styria, Austria are Schladming Dachstein (179 km), Planai & Hochwurzen (65 km) and Kreischberg (40 km). The highest is Lachtal, with runs from 2,200 m (7,218 ft); the biggest vertical is at Schladming Dachstein (1,281 m); and Ramsau am Dachstein has the largest share of easy terrain (83%).
| Resort | Top elevation | Vertical | Mapped runs | Easy terrain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schladming Dachstein | 2,004 m | 1,281 m | 179 km | 54% | source |
| Planai & Hochwurzen | 1,904 m | 1,161 m | 65 km | 47% | source |
| Kreischberg | 2,116 m | 1,253 m | 40 km | 42% | source |
| Tauplitz / Bad Mitterndorf | 1,964 m | 1,130 m | 35 km | 54% | source |
| Hauser Kaibling | 2,004 m | 1,281 m | 30 km | 63% | source |
| Riesneralm - Donnersbachwald | 1,819 m | 853 m | 27 km | 57% | source |
| Lachtal | 2,200 m | 629 m | 25 km | 25% | source |
| Stuhleck - Semmering | 1,767 m | 967 m | 22 km | 73% | source |
| Ramsau am Dachstein | 1,660 m | 546 m | 21 km | 83% | source |
| Loser-Altaussee | 1,767 m | 913 m | 21 km | 61% | source |
Highest ski resorts in Styria
Higher resorts generally hold snow longer into spring. These have the highest mapped runs in Styria, Austria.
Lachtal: 2,200 m (7,218 ft) →Kreischberg: 2,116 m (6,942 ft) →Schladming Dachstein: 2,004 m (6,575 ft) →Hauser Kaibling: 2,004 m (6,575 ft) →Tauplitz / Bad Mitterndorf: 1,964 m (6,444 ft) →Biggest vertical drop
Vertical is the height difference between the highest and lowest mapped runs: a guide to how long the longest descents can be.
Schladming Dachstein: 1,281 m vertical →Hauser Kaibling: 1,281 m vertical →Kreischberg: 1,253 m vertical →Planai & Hochwurzen: 1,161 m vertical →Tauplitz / Bad Mitterndorf: 1,130 m vertical →Best for beginners (most easy terrain)
Ranked by the share of mapped run length graded novice or easy. A big share of gentle runs gives beginners more room to progress; also check where the ski school meets.
Ramsau am Dachstein: 83% easy (21 km total) →Stuhleck - Semmering: 73% easy (22 km total) →Hauser Kaibling: 63% easy (30 km total) →Loser-Altaussee: 61% easy (21 km total) →Riesneralm - Donnersbachwald: 57% easy (27 km total) →How we chose
“Best” here means measurable: size (km of mapped downhill runs), top elevation, vertical drop and the share of easy terrain, across the 10 ski areas with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts in Styria, Austria. Figures come from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap, retrieved 2026-10-01, and can differ from resorts’ own published numbers.
All ski resorts in Styria →Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest ski resort in Styria?
By mapped runs, Schladming Dachstein, with about 179 km and 73 lifts.
What is the highest ski resort in Styria?
Lachtal, with mapped runs starting at about 2,200 m (7,218 ft).
Which Styria ski resort is best for beginners?
By share of easy terrain, Ramsau am Dachstein (83% of runs graded novice or easy). Also consider ski school locations and lift access.
Official sources
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